CenterState CEO Shares Statement on Micron's DEIS for Central New York Expansion

Micron Technology today released the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) to the public for its planned development of four semiconductor fabrication plants in Clay, New York. The DEIS is a required component of both the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the federal National Environmental Policy Act. 

The public release of the DEIS is the latest milestone in an ongoing partnership between Micron and New York State that was forged in October 2022 when Micron chose Central New York for its megafab. 

Governor Kathy Hohcul said: “We’re transforming Upstate New York’s economy one microchip at a time. This marks a major milestone in Micron’s commitment to New York, showing how economic growth and environmental protection go hand-in-hand. This project is set to transform Central New York — and we’re moving full speed ahead.”

Read Gov. Kathy Hochul's press release.

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson issued the following statement about the DEIS:

"The release of Micron’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) marks an important step forward for the company’s plans to expand and create thousands of good paying jobs in Central New York. We welcome the release of this report as a clear sign that the work is moving ahead for this critically important project,” said Rob Simpson, president of CenterState CEO, in Syracuse. “This DEIS reflects years of collaboration and diligence. Every step has been — and continues to be — shaped by public agencies working with Micron to protect our community’s vital natural resources. Transparency, accountability, and public input remain central to every stage, and this is no different. At the same time, we want to underscore the need for timeliness and momentum. Our region and our country need this project to come online as soon as possible to ensure our national security and economic competitiveness. We encourage the business community to get involved by reviewing the DEIS and advocating for this generational investment in our community.”

Learn more at: ongoved.com/microndeis2025.